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Simba's bloat: help with the vet bill

Simba, Shefali's three-legged dog, needs urgent treatment for bloat costing $2,650.

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Shefali Shefali Karim
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Sheffield
Simba is my three-legged dog of eleven years. On 18 September we rushed to Sheffield Animal Hospital with bloat. The vet recommends a hospital stay and surgery, and the estimate came to $2,650. They have stabilized Simba, but the treatment can't wait beyond December. Simba is more than a pet - Simba got me through my hardest year. I have already put $230 toward the bills and asked for a payment plan. Whatever I can't raise, I'll repay to anyone who needs it back. Funds will be paid straight to Sheffield Animal Hospital and I'll share the invoice and an update on Simba's recovery. Where the $2,650 goes: • Emergency surgery: $1,350 • Hospitalization (4 nights): $750 • Medication and follow-up visits: $270 • Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $280 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Shefali
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Updates from Shefali

  1. Quick update: $1,290 raised so far (49%). I met with the vet clinic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 11% thanks to 8 of you. I met with the vet clinic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Shefali all day after reading this.”

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  • Lester B. Salvador

    Wishing you peace, Shefali. Shared this with my family. After 6 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

    • Marco Salvatore Russo

      Best of luck, Shefali. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Syracuse.

      • Sudha S. Rajan

        Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

        • Sônia Antônia BastosID verified

          sending good thoughts, Shefali. Give Simba a hug from me.

          • Chinedu Kingsley Oladipo

            you're not alone, Shefali. Give Simba a hug from me. Blessings!

            • Rose Auma RashidiPhoto verified

              Sending love, Shefali. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope December is when things finally get easier.

              • Lourdes C. Guerrero

                Poor Simba, hope they feel better soon.

                • Bethlehem Bethlehem Zewdie

                  Hang in there, Shefali. We've got a rescue too so I know how much they mean.

                  • Yewande Aisha Coker

                    Hang in there, Shefali. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Sheffield.

                    • Prasad F. Patel

                      Wishing you the best, Shefali. Looking forward to the next update

                      • Brian Palmer

                        Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

                        • Elise Lucie Vasseur

                          so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                          • Basma Farah MebarekPhoto verified

                            Wishing you peace, Shefali. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

                            • Sophie Valérie Lefebvre

                              Good luck. Poor Simba, hope they feel better soon. Wish I lived closer to Mukono so I could bring a meal. God bless

                              $1,636 raised of $2,650

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